Kano State

By Uzair Adam

The Hills and Valleys recreation centre in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State has been transformed into a centre for Qur’anic education, Islamic learning and humanitarian activities through the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative associated with Sheikh Ibrahim Aminu Daurawa.

The Daily Reality reports that the development was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Head of Training and Discipline of the Kano State Hisbah Command, Malam Ibrahim Sulaiman Fagge, on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The facility was formally handed over on Thursday in the presence of officials and leaders of the Kano State Hisbah Command, following its donation by a philanthropist to the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative for the promotion of Qur’anic education, humanitarian activities and other programmes undertaken by the initiative.

The development marks a significant change in the purpose of the facility, which was previously known as a recreation centre but is now being positioned as a place for religious learning and community-oriented activities.

Through the new arrangement, children and young people are expected to have access to an environment dedicated to learning the Qur’an and gaining a deeper understanding of Islamic teachings.

The initiative also provides an avenue for nurturing good character, discipline and moral values among learners.

Beyond Qur’anic education, the facility is expected to support humanitarian activities carried out by the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative, creating a platform through which charitable and community-based interventions can be undertaken for the benefit of people in need.

The establishment of the centre also reflects the broader objectives of the Zam-Zam initiative, which places emphasis on making beneficial knowledge accessible while promoting moral uprightness and community service.

Meanwhile, the Kano State Hisbah Command has deployed personnel to the facility following the handover, with officials present during the ceremony.

The transformation is expected to give residents of Dawakin Kudu and surrounding communities greater access to Qur’anic learning, Islamic education and humanitarian activities in a dedicated environment.

The new centre thus brings together religious education, moral development and community service, giving the Hills and Valleys facility a renewed purpose under the Zam-Zam Islamic Initiative.

By Khalid Imam

On Tuesday, 2nd September 2026, Triple R Kannywood Renewed Hope, led by Alhaji Dauda Adamu Abdullahi Kahutu Rarara, organised a grand Maulidin Nabiyi (SAW) at the Aminu Dantata Trade Fair Complex, Kano.

The event was chaired by Alhaji Aminu Alfandaj, Head of the LOC, and commenced with a recitation of the Glorious Qur’an, followed by a welcome address by Tijjani Asase, the PRO of Triple R Kannywood Renewed Hope.

The gathering featured inspiring religious lectures, devotional songs and poetic praises celebrating the noble life, virtues and exemplary character of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

The atmosphere was set by a fascinating and thrilling succession of cantatas, devotional songs and poetic praises celebrating the extraordinary and stellar personality of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The performances, delivered by some of the finest Islamic song-artists, beautifully captured their profound love, reverence and admiration for the Messenger of Allah (SAW).

Malam Nafi’u Adam Sha’iri set the floor ablaze at exactly 11:58 a.m., opening what became a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting session of devotional songs. He was followed by Sayyada Faiza Amatullah, Sayyadi Sojan Ma’aiki, Sayyadi Malam Kabiru Kiya Ambato, Malam Mustapha Zakariya and Malam Ahmad Gwangwazo, among many others.

The likes of popular composers of Soul-Stirring Cantata in Praise of the Prophet (SAW), led by Sheikh Hafiz Abdalla and Malam Bashir Ɗandago, added their melodious voices with heartfelt verses and evocative performances; the artists celebrated the noble character, unparalleled virtues, mercy, compassion and exemplary life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Their renditions created a unique atmosphere of spiritual reflection and renewed love for the Messenger of Allah (SAW).

At exactly 12:27 p.m., Malam Bazallahi Sheikh Nasiru Kabara was invited to speak on Mu’amalatu Maʿaiki wa Ṣaḥabatihi—the uncommon relationship and interactions of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) with his reverential Companions. 

He described the bond between the Noble Prophet (SAW) and his Companions as one founded upon profound love, mutual respect, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion. Their relationship was not merely that of a leader and his followers; it was a remarkable bond built on faith, loyalty, compassion, trust and a shared commitment to the cause of Islam.

He also stressed that the Companions loved the Prophet (SAW) deeply, honoured his guidance, stood by him through hardship and were prepared to make tremendous sacrifices for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, citing the Battle of Uhud as one of the true tests of sacrifice that the Prophet and the Sahaba went through together. In turn, the Prophet (SAW) treated them with exceptional kindness, dignity, compassion and understanding, nurturing them into a community bound together by faith and brotherhood.

He further highlighted that the Prophet’s interactions with them therefore provided a timeless model of leadership characterised by compassion, dignified fellowship, and loyalty founded on faith. The relationship between the Prophet (SAW) and his Companions remains an enduring example of how love, respect, sacrifice and devotion can transform individuals into a united and purposeful community.

As the special Maulidin Nabiyyi session drew to a delightful close in the evening hours, several scholars took to the podium to deliver educational admonishments to members of Triple R Kannywood Renewed Hope and dozens of enthusiastic guests in attendance, urging them to emulate the noble character of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and to use their influence in Kannywood to promote unity, discipline, and moral values in society, while prayers and commendations marked the end of the spiritually uplifting gathering.

By Sabiu Abdullahi l

The Kano State Police Command has arrested 79 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and illicit drugs during security operations conducted across the state during the 2026 Takutaha celebration.

The celebration took place on Tuesday, September 1, with security personnel deployed to various locations to maintain public safety and prevent disturbances.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the peaceful outcome of the event was the result of coordinated, intelligence-led and proactive policing.

“The 2026 Takutaha Celebration held on 1st September 2026 was observed peacefully across the state,” the command said.

The suspects were arrested during operations conducted by the Anti-Daba, Anti-Kidnapping and VCRU tactical units, alongside personnel from several police divisions, including Ungogo, Sharada, Bachirawa, Rijiyar Lemo, Mandawari, Kwalli and Gwale.

The Command said the operations also resulted in the seizure of dangerous weapons and illicit drugs.

“All suspects are currently undergoing investigation and will be charged to court upon completion,” the Command said.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised residents for their cooperation and orderly conduct throughout the celebration.

The Command also recognised the support provided by the Kano State Government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, other security agencies and vigilante groups.

However, the police disclosed that another incident involving a casualty was recorded during the period. It said the matter was under investigation.

The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with timely and credible information about suspicious individuals and activities.

By Hadiza Abdulkadir

The Voice of Concerned Teachers (VCT) Forum has raised concerns over the conduct of elections into the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Kano State, alleging that no election was held in 42 of the state’s 44 local government areas.

In a press briefing, the forum’s chairman, Comrade Abbas Adamu, alleged that elections were conducted only in Nasarawa and Ungogo Local Government Areas.

“Apart from these two local governments, all the remaining 42 local governments’ NUT officials refused to consider any teacher as a contestant,” Malam Abbas Adamu alleged.

The forum further claimed that rather than conducting elections, NUT officials in the affected local government areas declared themselves winners unopposed.

The VCT Forum described the alleged development as a cause for concern, highlighted what it said were irregularities in the process, and called on the Kano State Government and other stakeholders to intervene.

The Daily Reality could not independently verify the allegations. Efforts to reach NUT officials for a response were also unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.

NUT officials have not yet publicly responded to the allegations.

By Muhammad Sulaiman

The Bank of Ghana has appointed prominent Nigerian Islamic scholar Professor Bashir Aliyu Umar of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), to chair the council overseeing interest-free banking operations in the country.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, formally inaugurated the new members of the council at a brief ceremony held in Accra.

Professor Bashir Aliyu Umar’s appointment highlights the growing role of Islamic scholars and experts in the development of interest-free banking and Islamic finance.

Professor Umar is a lecturer at Bayero University, Kano, and a prominent scholar of Islamic studies. The council is expected to help ensure that interest-free banking operations in Ghana comply with the principles and requirements of Islamic law.

The appointment comes at a time when Islamic banking and finance are gaining increasing acceptance in different parts of the world.

By Hadiza Abdulkadir

Human rights lawyer and activist Abba Hikima has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of detaining Kano-based blogger Maryam Shehu for more than 30 days without charging her with an economic or financial crime.

Hikima made the allegation in a post on his verified Facebook page, saying Shehu was arrested in Kano and subsequently detained by the EFCC in Abuja after she allegedly raised corruption concerns involving some EFCC officials.

According to the lawyer, Shehu is not accused of stealing, fraud, money laundering or any other economic or financial crime. He also alleged that an EFCC official lured her with a business proposal before her arrest and transfer to Abuja.

Hikima further questioned the EFCC’s handling of the matter, arguing that the agency should not simultaneously act as complainant, investigator and judge in allegations involving its own officials.

He called for Shehu to either be charged before a competent court if she committed an offence or released to allow an independent investigation into the allegations against EFCC officials. He also appealed to human rights organisations to intervene in the case.

“Investigation is not punishment,” Hikima said, while calling for Shehu’s release or prosecution.

The EFCC had not responded to the accusations at the time of filing this report.

The allegations by Hikima could not be independently verified at the time of publication.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into Haruna Yusuf over the alleged possession of undeclared foreign currencies intercepted at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.

The currencies, which include $73,000, £15,957 and 827,800 Saudi Riyals, were recovered by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) during routine checks on passengers between August 8 and 12.

The EFCC disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

U. U. Adamu, acting customs area comptroller of the Kano/Jigawa Command, said officers first intercepted an unaccompanied Saudi Air luggage on August 8.

According to him, the bag contained 827,800 Saudi Riyals and $53,300, which were concealed inside footwear.

Adamu said another interception occurred four days later when customs officers examined a luggage belonging to Yusuf, who arrived in Kano aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941.

He said a secondary examination with non-intrusive inspection technology uncovered $20,000 and £15,957 hidden inside sports shoes.

Adamu later transferred Yusuf and the recovered currencies to the EFCC on behalf of the NCS.

However, the EFCC statement did not establish whether Yusuf was the owner of the unaccompanied luggage that contained the Saudi Riyals.

Adamu said the seizures reflected the vigilance of customs officers in monitoring the movement of undeclared foreign currencies across Nigeria’s borders.

He added that the NCS would maintain cooperation with the EFCC and other relevant agencies in the fight against financial crimes.

Receiving the suspect and the recovered currencies on behalf of EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, Friday S. Ebelo, acting zonal director of the EFCC Kano Directorate, said failure to declare substantial amounts of foreign currency contravened the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

Ebelo advised travellers to observe the requirements for declaring foreign currencies at points of entry and exit.

He explained that declaring funds does not attract a penalty, while the source of undeclared money could raise legal concerns.

The EFCC official said the commission would conduct a comprehensive investigation and take further action in accordance with the law.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) has called for urgent and coordinated action to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state, following the findings of the 2026 Kano State Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Household Survey.

The call was contained in a statement by Dr. Auwalu Halilu, Co-chair of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) component of K-SAFE, welcoming the completion and presentation of the survey conducted across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State.

According to the forum, the survey estimates that 13.34 per cent of children aged between five and 18 in Kano State are out of school, representing approximately 875,593 children.

K-SAFE described the survey as an important milestone in addressing one of the state’s most critical educational challenges, saying the availability of credible, disaggregated and geographically specific data would provide a stronger basis for planning, resource allocation, implementation, monitoring and accountability.

The forum, however, said the findings demanded urgent and sustained intervention, noting that the survey identified significant disparities in out-of-school rates across Local Government Areas and highlighted poverty and financial constraints, school-related factors, family and cultural circumstances, child-related factors, distance and other structural barriers as key factors responsible for children remaining outside the formal education system.

Halilu said the findings also provided an important basis for optimism, particularly the high level of parental support for education recorded by the survey.

“Particularly encouraging is the finding that 99.6 per cent of caregivers consider children’s education important or very important,” he said.

According to him, the finding showed that the out-of-school children crisis could not simply be attributed to a lack of interest in education among parents and caregivers.

He said the challenge was more strongly linked to issues of accessibility, affordability, quality, retention and the capacity of the education system to respond to vulnerable children and families.

K-SAFE therefore urged the Kano State Government and other education stakeholders to ensure that the survey does not remain a document on the shelves but becomes a roadmap for coordinated interventions aimed at drastically reducing and ultimately eliminating the number of out-of-school children in the state.

The forum called for the strengthening and enforcement of compulsory basic education, stressing that enforcement must be accompanied by practical measures to make education accessible, affordable, safe, inclusive and attractive to children and their families.

It also urged the government to prioritise Local Government Areas, wards and communities with the highest burden of out-of-school children rather than applying uniform interventions across the state.

According to K-SAFE, resources should be allocated based on the specific needs identified by the survey, particularly in areas recording disproportionately high OOSC rates.

The forum further called for the strengthening of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to expand access to education, improve school infrastructure, provide adequate teachers and learning materials, strengthen school-level monitoring and enhance the quality of basic education.

It said particular attention should be given to school proximity, teacher availability, retention and the transition of children between different levels of education.

K-SAFE also advocated greater investment in non-formal and alternative education, arguing that formal schooling alone could not adequately respond to the diverse circumstances of all out-of-school children.

It called on the Kano State Agency for Mass Education (SAME) to receive increased institutional, financial, human and material support to expand flexible and community-based programmes, literacy centres, second-chance education and vocational learning opportunities.

The forum further called for stronger support for Qur’anic, Tsangaya and Islamiyya education, particularly through the integration of foundational literacy and numeracy, basic education, life skills and vocational competencies into appropriate learning environments.

K-SAFE said the measure was particularly important given the survey’s findings concerning children attending Tsangaya and Almajiri schools and the significant representation of boys among the out-of-school population.

The organisation also urged the Science and Technical Schools Board and other relevant technical and vocational education institutions to provide flexible skills-development pathways for older out-of-school children, adolescents and young people.

It said non-formal education should go beyond basic literacy and numeracy to include vocational skills, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, financial literacy and employability competencies capable of helping young people transition into productive livelihoods.

K-SAFE further stressed the need to address the economic and social conditions that contribute to children dropping out of school.

The forum said education interventions should be linked with social protection, poverty reduction, school feeding where feasible, community mobilisation, child protection, livelihood support and other measures designed to address the underlying conditions pushing children out of school.

It also called for the establishment of a comprehensive monitoring and accountability framework to track progress in reducing the state’s out-of-school population.

According to the forum, the 2026 survey should serve as a baseline for continuous monitoring through an integrated system involving the Ministry of Education, SUBEB, SAME, relevant Qur’anic and Tsangaya education authorities, technical education institutions, Local Government structures, traditional institutions, civil society organisations and development partners.

K-SAFE said Kano State now had an opportunity to move from evidence to policy, from policy to implementation and ultimately from implementation to measurable results.

“Every child identified by this survey represents more than a statistic. Each represents a future that can be transformed through appropriate education, skills, protection and opportunity,” Halilu said.

The forum congratulated the Kano State Government, the Ministry of Education and development partners on the completion and presentation of the survey, while urging all stakeholders to work together to translate its findings into concrete interventions.

It identified government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, communities, parents and the private sector as critical actors in addressing the out-of-school children crisis.

Halilu said the availability of the data had provided the state with a clearer understanding of the scale and nature of the challenge, adding that the priority should now shift to implementation.

“The data are now available. The barriers are clearer. The priority must now be ACTION,” he said.

K-SAFE expressed optimism that with coordinated interventions and adequate resources, Kano State could substantially reduce the number of out-of-school children and progressively ensure that every child has access to quality basic education, alternative learning opportunities and relevant skills for productive citizenship and sustainable livelihoods.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Coordination Office of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has commenced the practical phase of a 10-day intensive training for 23 community artificial insemination (AI) technicians, with participants now applying their skills on live cattle.

The Daily Reality reports that the practical sessions, taking place at the Artificial Insemination Centre and Farmer Field School in Kadawa, are designed to equip the trainees with the skills required to provide artificial insemination services to livestock farmers across Kano State.

The training is part of L-PRES’s plan to conduct 5,000 artificial insemination exercises across the state’s 44 local government areas and wards.

The participants are being trained in semen collection, evaluation and preservation, heat detection, selection of suitable animals and the proper insemination of female cattle.

Speaking on the practical sessions, Abubakar Muhammad Kabiru, an Animal Husbandry Officer with the Kano L-PRES Project and supervisor of the training, said the trainees had progressed from classroom lessons to hands-on exercises involving live animals.

Kabiru said the training had reached its seventh day on Sunday, with the participants being assessed on their ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the earlier theoretical sessions.

“From yesterday, which was the sixth day of this training, the participants have been going through a series of trainings. That includes collection of semen, semen evaluation and examination for quality, and inseminating the female animal. Now they are into live animal practicals,” he said.

According to him, the trainees had earlier been taught how to examine the reproductive organs of cattle and correctly pass the artificial insemination gun through the vagina and cervix until it reaches the appropriate part of the uterus where the semen is deposited.

He said experts from the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, were leading the practical sessions using the facilities and laboratory at the Kadawa centre.

Kabiru explained that the participants had also been trained to assess semen quality using parameters such as colour, consistency, volume, sperm motility, live-to-dead sperm ratio, sperm morphology and pH.

He added that they had been exposed to techniques for preserving semen in both chilled and frozen forms.

“AI entails three major aspects: collection, evaluation or examination for quality, and artificial insemination of the female cows. They have been taken through these processes and today we are on the live animals,” Kabiru said.

The training supervisor expressed confidence in the participants’ performance, saying their results in the theoretical assessment and practical exercises indicated that they were capable of becoming effective AI technicians.

He disclosed that none of the participants scored below 21 out of 30 in the theoretical assessment, while some scored the maximum 30 marks.

Kabiru added that the resource persons had confirmed that all the trainees were able to successfully pass the AI gun through the reproductive tract during practical exercises, although only some had so far performed the procedure on live cattle.

He said the practical sessions would continue until the training ends on Wednesday.

Also speaking, Isa Muhammad, a trainer from NAPRI, described the participants as committed and enthusiastic, saying they had demonstrated an impressive ability to master the techniques taught during the programme.

Muhammad said the trainees’ ability to quickly learn how to pass the AI gun was evidence of their commitment to the training.

“These students are serious. They are even more than serious. During my service, I could not introduce the AI gun in two minutes, but these trainees can pass the AI gun in five, six, eight or ten seconds,” he said.

He explained that properly trained AI technicians could contribute significantly to improving the genetic quality of livestock and increasing productivity in Nigeria.

According to him, the training also exposes the participants to the use of semen from improved exotic breeds to crossbreed local cattle and enhance their productive capacity.

“This is one of the advantages of livestock production. We want to exchange the local breeds with exotic breeds. Here, we have exotic semen such as Jersey, Brahman and others,” Muhammad said.

He added that the trainees were being taught how to examine sperm cells under a microscope to determine their viability, movement and suitability for artificial insemination.

Muhammad commended L-PRES for providing the equipment and materials required for the training, saying the support would enable the participants to extend AI services to livestock-producing communities across Kano State.

He disclosed that the trainees would be provided with equipment including liquid nitrogen containers, semen straws and hormones used to induce heat in animals, among other materials needed to provide artificial insemination services.

The NAPRI trainer, however, urged the participants to safeguard the equipment and use them for the purpose for which they were provided.

“My message to them is that they should be careful and should not sell the materials and equipment. They should keep them and use them for the work,” he said.

Meanwhile, participants said the practical component of the training had improved their understanding and confidence in artificial insemination.

Faiza Umar Abdulkadir, an AI technician from Kumbotso Local Government Area, described the programme as a refresher course that had expanded her previous knowledge and skills.

She said the training had exposed her to improved techniques in heat detection, animal selection, semen handling and insemination.

“We can say this is like a refresher to us because before now we were AI technicians. But with this training, I got more knowledge about how to inseminate at the first stage and how to detect whether a cattle is in heat,” she said.

Abdulkadir said the practical sessions were particularly useful because participants were taken through semen collection and preservation before moving to heat detection and the actual insemination process.

She stressed that accurate heat detection was essential to successful artificial insemination, noting that a cow must first be confirmed to be in the appropriate reproductive stage before the procedure is carried out.

“For an AI technician, you have to be very conscious about how to select the animal. First, you have to detect whether her uterus is okay for AI because this is something we have to introduce to the farmers,” she said.

She added that the participants had also practised rectal palpation and learnt how to identify the cervix and correctly deposit semen.

Another participant, Anas Abubakar Abdullahi, said the training had equipped him with practical knowledge on selecting suitable animals and choosing appropriate breeds depending on whether the production objective was beef or dairy.

He said the trainees had also learnt how to select suitable bulls, collect semen, process it and preserve it for subsequent use.

“We have learned a lot in that aspect. We are very much grateful to the L-PRES project team for their support and effort in ensuring that we gain knowledge in this area of training,” Abdullahi said.

He said the project had informed the participants that they would receive equipment to enable them to provide AI services in communities across Kano State.

According to Abdullahi, the community-based approach would make artificial insemination services more accessible to livestock farmers and pastoralists while contributing to improved dairy and beef production.

He expressed appreciation to L-PRES for the training and support, saying the participants were prepared to apply the knowledge acquired to improve livestock production in their respective communities.

The ongoing training is expected to expand the pool of community-based artificial insemination technicians in Kano State and support the implementation of L-PRES’s broader livestock productivity programme, particularly its target of carrying out 5,000 artificial insemination exercises across the state.

By Uzair Adam

The Kano State Government has allocated plots of land to 1,000 youths drawn from the 44 local government areas of the state, bringing to about 3,500 the number of beneficiaries of its recent land allocation exercises.

The latest exercise comes about two weeks after the government distributed land allocation documents to about 2,500 political appointees and polling agents, as part of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s efforts to expand home ownership, reduce the housing deficit and empower different segments of the state’s population.

Representing the governor at the latest allocation ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, said the initiative was particularly significant because it focused on one of the state’s greatest assets — its youth.

Yusuf said 1,000 young men and women from across the 44 local government areas had been selected to benefit from the programme, describing the allocation as part of his administration’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people to own assets, build wealth and become productive contributors to society.

“Land remains one of the most valuable assets anyone can own. It appreciates over time, creates economic opportunities, provides security for families, and serves as a foundation upon which lasting wealth can be built,” the governor said.

He said providing young people with access to land would lay the foundation for a generation of homeowners, entrepreneurs, developers and investors.

According to him, the programme formed part of the administration’s broader strategy to gradually bring different segments of Kano society onto the housing ladder, reduce the state’s housing deficit, expand home ownership and improve living standards.

The governor stressed that the beneficiaries were not receiving just any plots, but land within government-approved and professionally designed layouts.

He said the layouts had been planned with wide access roads, drainage systems, schools, healthcare facilities, places of worship, parks, open spaces, markets and security facilities.

“These layouts are not very much different from what we have in Nassarawa GRA. Such planning ensures orderly development, protects the environment, improves public safety, and significantly enhances the long-term value of your property,” Yusuf said.

The governor urged the beneficiaries to protect their allocation documents and avoid disposing of their plots hastily for immediate financial gains.

“Do not regard this allocation document as ordinary pieces of paper. They represent opportunity. They represent dignity. They represent security. And they represent the beginning of a brighter future for you,” he said.

Yusuf assured young people in Kano that his administration would continue to create opportunities for their economic and social empowerment, noting that government was also investing in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, skills development, industrialisation, technology and enterprise development.

He urged the beneficiaries to remain law-abiding, hardworking and committed to the development of their communities, saying they should serve as good ambassadors of Kano State.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Muhammad Umar, described the allocation as another “bold and unprecedented initiative” by the Yusuf administration aimed at empowering Kano youths.

Umar said the 1,000 beneficiaries were drawn from across the 44 local government areas of the state, adding that the exercise demonstrated that the administration was not merely making promises but was committed to fulfilling them.

He said Governor Yusuf recognised young people as “the greatest asset of Kano State” and believed that every hardworking young person deserved an opportunity to own land, build a home, create wealth and secure a better future for their families.

The commissioner explained that the latest programme was part of a wider government vision to bring different segments of Kano society onto the housing ladder, expand home ownership, reduce the housing deficit and ensure that more citizens had legally recognised and secure properties.

He also emphasised the quality and planning of the layouts where the beneficiaries were allocated plots.

“These are government-approved layouts professionally planned by experts and every layout has been carefully designed with proper road networks, drainage systems, schools, healthcare facilities, open spaces and security facilities,” Umar said.

Umar urged the beneficiaries to value the opportunity, warning them against treating the allocation documents as ordinary papers or rushing to sell their plots because of immediate financial needs.

“My advice to every beneficiary is simple: value this opportunity. Do not regard these allocation documents as ordinary papers and do not rush to sell them because of immediate financial needs,” he said.

He advised them to protect their documents, develop their plots when they were able to and allow the properties to serve as the foundation of their families’ future.

The commissioner further said the administration had declared what he described as a decisive war against illegal land grabbing, locally known as “Awon igiya”.

He assured that the government would continue to recover public lands, prosecute offenders and restore sanity to land administration across the state.

Umar congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to remain responsible, productive and law-abiding citizens while supporting government programmes and serving as ambassadors of the administration.